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Ohio State athletics director Gene Smith answers questions during a news conference, Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. Gene Smith said he'll retire next summer. The 67-year-old Smith, who has spent the past 18 years at Ohio State leading one of the largest and most successful athletic programs in the country, announced Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, that he would step down in July 2024. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)

Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith says he’ll retire in July 2024

Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2021, file photo, Ohio State head coach Ryan Day reacts during the second half of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game against Clemson in New Orleans. No. 3 Ohio State, which faces the top-ranked Crimson Tide on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, in the College Football Playoff national championship game, has undergone an offensive evolution in recent years. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Under Ryan Day, Ohio State’s offense and QBs have taken off

By RALPH D. RUSSO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 31, 2020, file photo, cardboard cutouts of fans sit in the south stands before an NCAA college football game between Penn State and Ohio State in State College, Pa. In 2021, college football will attempt to return to normal after a season roiled by the pandemic while also adapting to a new paradigm in which the athletes have more power than ever before. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger, File)

College football 2021: NCAA reforms and pandemic recovery

By RALPH D. RUSSO - Associated Press

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day talks to his players during an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Outbreak puts Ohio State’s championship hopes in jeopardy

By MITCH STACY - Associated Press

Budget shortfall forces deep cuts in Ohio St sports program

By MITCH STACY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 4, 2018, file photo, Ohio State athletics director Gene Smith answers questions during a news conference in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith said the discussion is just beginning on prepare-to-play issues after most programs had spring football practice shortened or wiped out and had to deal with all of their spring sports being called to a halt. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)

Amid uncertainty, college football trying to plan for season

By MITCH STACY - Associated Press

NCAA President Mark Emmert speaks at the NCAA convention Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

NCAA’s Emmert: ‘Our job’ to solve athlete compensation

By RALPH D. RUSSO - Associated Press

Florida coach Billy Donovan speaks during a news conference at the NCAA college basketball tournament Friday, March 21, 2014, in Orlando, Fla. Florida pays Pittsburgh in a third-round game on Saturday.(AP Photo/John Raoux)

Column: Everyone profits but the players in NCAA

By TIM DAHLBERG - Associated Press

Ohio State wrestler wins NCAA title, AD gets $18K

By RUSTY MILLER - Associated Press

Ohio State AD Smith gets bonus-laden deal

Associated Press

Buckeyes AD Gene Smith named VP, extended to 2020

Associated Press

Jaguars fire Mularkey after team’s worst season

By MARK LONG - Associated Press

**FILE** Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Mike Mularkey watches the first half of Jacksonville's 34-18 loss to the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y., on Dec. 2, 2012. (Associated Press)

Jaguars fire Mularkey after team’s worst season

By Mark Long - Associated Press

Jaguars fire Mularkey after team’s worst season

By MARK LONG - Associated Press

Jaguars fire GM Gene Smith after 4 seasons

By MARK LONG - Associated Press

OSU pays Meyer $4 million, clearer on violations

By JOE KAY - Associated Press

Jones-Drew skipping Jaguars’ mandatory minicamp

By MARK LONG - Associated Press

Jaguars GM has no plans to give MJD new contract

By MARK LONG - Associated Press

Mike Mularkey was named the Jacksonville Jaguars head coach after spending the 2008-11 seasons as the Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator. (Associated Press)

SNYDER: In Jacksonville, bachelors are being singled out

By Deron Snyder - The Washington Times

Big Ten exploring 4-team playoff

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press